# Golden Sunset Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1160717 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1160717)
- Latest income: £26.2k; spending £73.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Older people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/golden-sunset-trust

The relief of hardship, sickness and ill-health amongst poor, elderly or infirm people by making grants to charitable organisations that provide holistic care in the community, particularly though not exclusively those organisations who work with a Christian ethos.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Golden Sunset Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives, disability and religious activities for older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Golden Sunset Trust reported income of £26.2k and spending of £73.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Golden Sunset Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Golden Sunset Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Golden Sunset Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Golden Sunset Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Golden Sunset Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Golden Sunset Trust?

In its latest reported year Golden Sunset Trust reported income of £26.2k and spending of £73.8k.


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